Playing Aggressively vs. Conservatively: Finding Your Style in Live Blackjack Party June 23, 2025 Your Blackjack Party success depends not just on what you play—but how you play it In live Blackjack Party, players often find themselves choosing between two primary approaches: aggressive or conservative play. Each style comes with its own set of risks and rewards, and finding the right balance depends on your personality, bankroll, and overall
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Modified Casino Smoking Ban June 23, 2025 Bally’s Corp.’s two casinos in the state will have to go virtually smoke-free in two years Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a bill that will limit indoor smoking at the state’s two casinos, marking a key moment in a long-running debate over worker health and casino policy. The legislation, passed in the final hours of
Jonathan Tamayo Flips His Way to WSOP Main Event Seat June 23, 2025 The “All-In Flipament” has proven to be lucky for the Texas-based poker pro Jonathan Tamayo, the defending World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, has locked up his seat in this year’s $10,000 tournament in unconventional fashion. Instead of buying in directly, Tamayo secured his spot through a $160 online satellite event known as
The Art of the Check-Raise in Texas Hold’em Heads-up Play June 23, 2025 The check-raise in heads-up play isn’t just a flashy trick—it’s a tool for disrupting rhythm and gaining control In Texas Hold’em heads-up play, mastering the check-raise can turn a balanced match into a one-sided affair. While it’s a move that comes with risk, using it well forces opponents to think twice about every bet they
Collusion Surfaces at WSOP $50,000 PLO Event June 23, 2025 Two players at the same table of the event are accused of working together Concerns over potential collusion have sparked controversy at the 2025 World Series of Poker, particularly during the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) high-roller event. The incident came to light when Dutch poker pro Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits publicly questioned the behavior of
Stepping Away From Poker Solvers June 20, 2025 There was a period after I started playing low-stakes live cash games again when I believed I was far and away the best player at every table I sat down at. And while it might be true that I was the most studied, my early results did not indicate that this mattered much. I wasn’t
Kraken Launches Bitcoin Staking Through a Protocol Integration With Babylon Labs June 20, 2025 The new staking method uses proof-of-stake networks to secure transactions and funds Kraken has officially launched a new way for users to stake Bitcoin by partnering with Babylon Labs. This move allows users to earn staking rewards without wrapping, lending, or moving their BTC off the Bitcoin blockchain. Instead, the process takes place through Babylon’s
Top Strategies for Successful Basketball Spread Betting June 20, 2025 Smart spread betting comes down to research and finding small edges that add up over time Basketball spread betting is one of the most popular forms of sports wagering, and for good reason. It offers a level playing field, turning even lopsided matchups into interesting bets. But to make it profitable, you need a solid
Betting on Multiple Lines When Playing Slots: Is It Worth the Extra Cost? June 20, 2025 Whether betting on multiple lines is worth it depends on your budget and goals When playing video slots, one of the most common decisions a player faces is whether to bet on a single payline or activate multiple lines. Most modern slots, especially online games, offer anywhere from 10 to over 100 paylines, and betting
Brazil’s Land-Based Casinos Bill Faces Challenge as Senator Decries Links to Crime June 20, 2025 One legislator is determined to prevent the return of casinos to Brazil A bill aimed at legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil is facing strong resistance from Senator Eduardo Girão, who argues it would open the door to more crime and social harm. Girão has consistently opposed gambling expansion in the country and has spoken out
Hall of Famer Brian Rast Wind 7th WSOP Bracelet June 20, 2025 Rast took home $306,644 after a marathon heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh Brian Rast has added another highlight to an already legendary poker career. The Poker Hall of Famer clinched his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2025 WSOP. The tournament featured a tough field
Incorporating 3-Bets and 4-Bets Into Your PLO Strategy June 20, 2025 Incorporating 3-bets and 4-bets into your game means taking control of the pot before the flop In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), learning how to use 3-bets and 4-bets is a major step toward building a solid and aggressive strategy. These preflop raises allow you to isolate opponents, build bigger pots when you’re ahead, and force tougher